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New helmet gives Sikh kids a ticket to ride — or roll

New helmet gives Sikh kids a ticket to ride — or roll

Bold Helmet invented to accommodate hair covering for cycling, skateboarding or scootering.
B.C. woman's delayed baggage claim against Air Canada tossed out on technicalities

B.C. woman's delayed baggage claim against Air Canada tossed out on technicalities

The passenger did not file a claim within 21 days of the delayed baggage arrival.
Health Canada conducts safety review on breastfeeding drug amid psychiatric concerns

Health Canada conducts safety review on breastfeeding drug amid psychiatric concerns

Health Canada is reviewing the safety of domperidone, a drug prescribed off-label to improve breast milk supply, amid reports that some mothers in Canada and the U.S. have had serious psychiatric symptoms when they tried to stop taking the drug.
By the numbers for British Columbia's overdose crisis

By the numbers for British Columbia's overdose crisis

VICTORIA — British Columbia's chief coroner released overdose figures for 2022, showing 2,272 residents died from toxic drugs last year. Lisa Lapointe says drug toxicity remains the leading cause of unnatural death in B.C.
Will B.C. cut case workers' access to health records?

Will B.C. cut case workers' access to health records?

An Indigenous mother whose two eldest children were removed from her custody after a case worker examined her medical records is once again challenging a provision of B.C.
Illegal fishing mission in B.C. leads to hundreds of crabs being set free

Illegal fishing mission in B.C. leads to hundreds of crabs being set free

Fisheries and Oceans Canada says charges may follow.
Canadian companies to fill more contract and permanent positions in early 2023

Canadian companies to fill more contract and permanent positions in early 2023

"Employers should be prepared to offer competitive salaries, perks, and benefits to attract and retain top talent in this continuing tight labour market."
You can have a sexy Valentine's Day photo shoot in a B.C. ‘Shaggin’ Wagon'

You can have a sexy Valentine's Day photo shoot in a B.C. ‘Shaggin’ Wagon'

“Nothing represents the 70s better than the iconic Shag Wagon, so we thought why not?"
Viral photo of stranger helping woman shows the 'spirit of the Sunshine Coast'

Viral photo of stranger helping woman shows the 'spirit of the Sunshine Coast'

“It’s free to be kind,” says Desiree Lynn.
Drug decriminalization takes effect in B.C. this week — here's what you need to know

Drug decriminalization takes effect in B.C. this week — here's what you need to know

B.C. police officers will not seize less than 2.5 grams of street drugs starting Jan. 31.